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Wirt, New York

town · Allegany County

At a glance

1,253
Population
$81,600
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$142,982
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$742/mo
Median rent
45% below U.S. median
$42,243
Median household income
46% below U.S. median
31 min
Average commute
76.3%
Homes with broadband
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost18% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college55 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates11.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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